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    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
    Pollok House
    Fri 2 Apr - Mon 5 Apr
    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Join in the family fun at one of our biggest Cadbury Easter Egg Trails! More>
    Join in the family fun at one of our biggest Cadbury Easter Egg Trails!

    As well as the trail to follow and children's entertainers, there'll be giant outdoor games for the whole family to enjoy! Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg!


    £3 per trail which includes a visit to Mrs Cotton Tail. Additional activities take place on Sunday and Monday.


    • 02 Apr 2010 - 05 April 2010 : 11:00 - 16:30


    • Child : £ 3.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932202  <Less

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    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
    Holmwood House
    Fri 2 Apr - Mon 5 Apr
    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Join in the family fun with us this year as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg! More>
    Join in the family fun with us this year as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg!

    A children's entertainer will be on hand for even more fun on selected days!


    £1 per trail, usual admission prices apply. Additional activities on Sun & Mon.


    • 02 Apr 2010 - 05 April 2010 : 12:00 - 17:00


    • Child : £ 1.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932204  <Less

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    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
    The Hill House
    Fri 2 Apr - Mon 5 Apr
    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Join in the family fun with us this year as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg! More>
    Join in the family fun with us this year as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg!

    A children's entertainer will be on hand for even more fun on selected days!


    £1 per trail, usual admission prices apply. Additional activites on Sun & Mon.


    • 02 Apr 2010 - 05 April 2010 : 13:30 - 16:30


    • Child : £ 1.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932208  <Less

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    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
    Greenbank Garden
    Fri 2 Apr - Mon 5 Apr
    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Join in the family fun with us this year as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg! More>
    Join in the family fun with us this year as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg!

    A children's entertainer will be on hand for even more fun on selected days!


    £1 per trail, usual admission prices apply.


    • 02 Apr 2010 - 05 April 2010 : 11:00 - 17:00


    • Child : £ 1.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932201  <Less

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    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
    Weaver's Cottage
    Sun 4 Apr
    Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg! More>
    Follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury Easter egg!



    £1 per trail, usual admission prices apply.


    • 04 Apr 2010 : 14:00 - 16:00


    • Child : £ 1.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932205  <Less

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    Woods, waterfalls and whisky
    Ben Lomond
    Mon 5 Apr
    Woods, waterfalls and whisky Find out how they are linked together on this ranger guided walk on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond. More>
    Find out how they are linked together on this ranger guided walk on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond.

    This ranger guided walk will cover approx. 4km of quite rough ground through woodland, steep in places and away from paths. It provides a great opportunity though to delve into some of the natural woodlands and wildlife of east Loch Lomondside, and find out some of the human history of the area.



    • 05 Apr 2010 : 11:00 - 15:00


    • Adult : £ 10.00
    • Child : £ 4.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932217  <Less

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    Garden Walk – Bulbs Corms and Tubers
    Greenbank Garden
    Sat 10 Apr
    Garden Walk – Bulbs Corms and Tubers Join the garden team to look at these fascinating plants and get advice on their cultivation also see what is doing well in the garden at this time. More>
    Join the garden team to look at these fascinating plants and get advice on their cultivation also see what is doing well in the garden at this time.



    2.30pm meet at the reception area.


    • 10 Apr 2010 : 14:30 - 16:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



    For further information please call 0844 4932201  <Less

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    Daffodil Day
    Greenbank Garden
    Sun 11 Apr
    Daffodil Day Come and see cut blooms of daffodils from the extensive collection at Greenbank Garden (540 varieties) on display in Greenbank House. Advice on all aspects of their care and cultivation from the garden team. More>
    Come and see cut blooms of daffodils from the extensive collection at Greenbank Garden (540 varieties) on display in Greenbank House. Advice on all aspects of their care and cultivation from the garden team.

    House open from 11am. Tearoom and gift shop open 11am to 5pm.



    • 11 Apr 2010 : 10:00 - 17:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



    For further information please call 0844 4932201  <Less

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    Early birds on Ben Lomond
    Ben Lomond
    Sun 25 Apr
    Early birds on Ben Lomond An early morning walk to enjoy bird calls and identification on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond. More>
    An early morning walk to enjoy bird calls and identification on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond.

    This ranger guided walk will cover approx. 4km over a rough hill path, climbing about quarter of the way up Ben Lomond. Discover some of the variety of bird and other wildlife to be found on the hill before the crowds arrive, including the elusive Black Grouse.


    The event starts at 5.30am.


    • 25 Apr 2010 : 06:00 - 09:30


    • Adult : £ 10.00
    • Child : £ 4.00



    For further information please call 0844 4932217  <Less

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    Garden Walk – A Historical walk around the garden
    Greenbank Garden
    Sat 8 May
    Garden Walk – A Historical walk around the garden Join the garden team to learn about the history of this fascinating garden. More>
    Join the garden team to learn about the history of this fascinating garden.



    Meet 2.30pm at the reception area.


    • 08 May 2010 : 14:30 - 16:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



    For further information please call 0844 4932201  <Less

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    Mortimer’s monkey madness
    Pollok House
    Sat 29 May - Sun 6 Jun
    Mortimer’s monkey madness Mortimer needs your help. Find his hidden bananas around Pollok House. More>
    Mortimer needs your help. Find his hidden bananas around Pollok House.

    A child friendly event where you with the help of an adult search Pollok house for Mortimer’s missing bananas. Once you find all the missing bananas visit Mortimer and feed him your answer. If you’re correct you stand the chance to win a meal for four in our Edwardian restaurant.



    • 29 May 2010 - 06 June 2010 : 10:00 - 16:30


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



    For further information please call 0844 4932202  <Less

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    Garden Walk – Filling odd corners
    Greenbank Garden
    Sat 12 Jun
    Garden Walk – Filling odd corners Join the garden team and get advice on filling up all those awkward little corners of the garden and see what is doing well in the garden now. More>
    Join the garden team and get advice on filling up all those awkward little corners of the garden and see what is doing well in the garden now.



    2.30pm meet at the reception area.


    • 12 Jun 2010 : 14:30 - 16:00


    • Ticket price is included in admission cost.



    For further information please call 0844 4932201  <Less

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    News
    • - Delightful daffs thrive with the National Trust for Scotland

      Daffodils and the Lake District may be immortalised by the writings of William Wordsworth and yet this sentinel of spring, adopted by the Welsh as its national emblem is also a significant player in the Scottish horticultural world – whether in the fields of Kincardineshire or in the long established gardens and designed landscapes of the National Trust for Scotland.  more>

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